EP 1: We Hate The Phillies (Sometimes)

Episode 1: The Phillies Give Us a Reason to Complain

In the debut episode of We Hate the Phillies (Sometimes), Dave and Bryan explain why two lifelong Phillies fans decided to turn years of frustrated text messages into a podcast.

The guys break down a rollercoaster week that included a series win in Toronto, an offensive disappearing act against Milwaukee, and another reminder that the Phillies can be both exhilarating and infuriating in the same week.

Topics include:

* Christopher Sánchez continuing his Cy Young-caliber season

* Zack Wheeler doing Zack Wheeler things

* Brandon Marsh’s growing case for team MVP

* Concerns about Orion Kerkering, Jhoan Durán’s workload, and the bullpen

* The ongoing Brad Keller experience

* Why J.T. Realmuto remains one of the most valuable players on the roster

* The Phillies’ strange ability to make the Miami Marlins look dangerous

* A spirited debate about whether Edmundo Sosa deserves more playing time

* Growing frustration with Trea Turner’s season

* The Phillies’ decision to keep running Andrew Painter out to the mound

* Wild predictions involving Taijuan Walker, the Angels, and the Cy Young Award

Along the way, Dave and Bryan discuss Phillies traditions, playoff expectations, front-office decisions, hitting coach frustrations, and why no matter how much the team drives them crazy, they keep coming back for more.

If you’ve ever celebrated a Phillies win one night and questioned every life choice that led you to being a Phillies fan the next, this podcast is for you.

The Phillies won today, so for at least one night… we don’t hate the Phillies.